Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Thomas Cook (India) Limited, has launched a new resort called Sterling Quinta Jim Corbett. This represents an expansion of the company's wildlife hospitality portfolio and destination-cluster strategy.

Resort Details and Features

  • Location: Bail Parao–Kaladhungi belt of Ramnagar, Jim Corbett
  • Room inventory: 46 spacious rooms across five categories
  • Room features: Includes rooms with private sit-outs, balconies, and exclusive plunge pools
  • Facilities: Swimming pool, spa, all-day dining restaurant named Nectar
  • Event space: 2,800 sq. ft. banquet hall complemented by two landscaped lawns
  • Target segments: Families, couples, celebration-led travel, and corporate retreats

Strategic Significance

  • This is Sterling's second resort in the Corbett landscape and 11th property in Uttarakhand
  • Expands Sterling's curated wildlife portfolio to 13 resorts with over 480 rooms and suites
  • Strengthens the company's destination-cluster strategy across India's most sought-after nature and wildlife regions
  • Complements Sterling's existing presence in Corbett, offering travelers greater flexibility
  • Enhances Sterling's leisure-plus-events proposition for destination weddings, social celebrations, and corporate offsites

Portfolio Context

Sterling now operates one of India's most diversified wildlife resort portfolios spanning:

  • Tiger reserves, lion habitats, rainforest ecosystems, and Himalayan forests
  • Destinations including Corbett, Gir, Kanha, Pench, Ranthambore, Sariska, Thekkady, Wayanad, Anaikatti, and Tipeshwar

Management Commentary

Vikram Lalvani, Managing Director & CEO, Sterling Holiday Resorts Ltd commented on the transformation of wildlife tourism in India, noting that travelers are seeking experiences beyond safaris—looking for longer stays, meaningful engagement with nature, and authentic connections with local landscapes and communities. He emphasized that the company's strategy focuses on building destination clusters across iconic wildlife regions.

Shailendra Goswami and Amit Aggarwal, partners at Shreena Hospitalities Pvt Limited (development partners) shared that the resort was envisioned as a peaceful, nature-connected retreat that complements the wider Corbett experience. They highlighted the partnership with Sterling brings together the resort's distinctive location and design with Sterling's scale, trust, and hospitality expertise.

Experiences and Activities

Guests can explore the wider Corbett region through:

  • Safaris across multiple forest zones including Phato and Sitabani
  • Birdwatching trails
  • Plantation walks
  • Local cultural attractions including Chhoi Village, Shri Hanuman Dham, the Jim Corbett Museum, and Corbett Falls

Corporate Background

Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited is a leading hospitality company in India with a portfolio across 66 unique destinations and over 3,800 keys operational. The company is a 100% independently managed subsidiary of Thomas Cook (India) Limited and part of the Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.